COOK II
Description
Location: West Point, NY
Hours: Tue-Sat 6am-2:30pm
Rate $23.86/hr
Indidivuals with a disability strongly encouraged to apply
OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:
Primary responsibility will be to prepare large quantity, high quality food for a military based facility according to their standards.
- Prepare meals in large quantities and according to Army standards
 - Be able to prepare food utilizing various cooking methods
 - Prepare meats, poultry, fish, and vegetables
 - Prepare vegetables, soups, gravies, sauces, meat pies, fricassees, casseroles, and stews
 - Perform other duties as assigned
 - Supervisor other staff in the kitchen
 - Perform other duties as assigned
 
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare meals in large quantities and according to Army standards
 - Be able to prepare food utilizing various cooking methods
 - Prepare meats, poultry, fish, and vegetables
 - Prepare vegetables, soups, gravies, sauces, meat pies, fricassees, casseroles, and stews
 - Supervisor other staff in the kitchen
 - Make sure food is properly handled, prepped and stored to minimize time/temperature abuse
 - Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
 - Maintain a neat and orderly kitchen with the highest standards of safety and cleanliness
 - Serve the proper serving sizes to meet the necessary requirements of those served per production sheets
 - Record all food requisitions from the store room, and records all temperatures from the serving line
 - Report immediately to the Food Services Supervisor and Director any accident or behavioral problem occurring in the kitchen or the DFAC premises
 - Report to the Food Service Supervisor any faulty or inferior quality food which is received
 - Supervise and assist with the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment, and the washing and sterilizing of all dishes, silverware, and utensils
 - Comply with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the maintenance, repair and operation of equipment and machines (OSHA)
 - Comply with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the storage, use and disposal of trash, rubbish, waste and hazardous material (OSHA)
 - Undertake all other duties commensurate with the post as and when directed by the Food Services Supervisor/Director
 - Perform other duties as assigned
 
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:
- Support the Organization in striving to deliver a quality product and service to the Cadets and the customers of the USMAPS facility
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision
 - Good human relations with the ability to communicate in a courteous manner
 - The ability to foster and promote a good team spirit at all times
 - The capacity to refrain from aggressive or intimidating behavior
 - Be respectful to Supervisors and co-workers at all times
 - Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision
 - Must conform to the appearance and hygiene standards that the military base requires
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Some previous food service, or training, is preferred
 - Bilingual a plus
 - Servsafe food certificate or equivalent a plus
 
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Must be able to work independently and as a part of a team
 - Must be capable to stand for long periods of time
 - Must be able to work in an area with lots of people
 - Must be capable to move throughout work day to different stations
 - Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
 - Should be able to withstand warm and cool working locations
 - Must be able to move in tight spaces
 - Occasional lifting of > _20+ pound
 
EOE
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